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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Mai Der Vang's "Afterland" has been recognized for several awards since being published in 2017. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Poetry reading shines light on refugee experiences

Rayanne Painter // March 11, 2019
Award-winning poet, Mai Der Vang, discusses her book, "Afterland."
The audience enjoys a quintet Serenata in Zingg Recital Hall on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2019. The arrangement included string and horn accompaniments. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Mid-Century classical music inspires modern musings

Olyvia Simpson // February 12, 2019

The 19th and 20th centuries were brought back to life for a couple of hours through the joyful concert music of composers like Alfredo Casella and Erwin Schulhoff on Sunday afternoon. The "Mid-Century...

Briaunna Cisneros plays the opening piece for the ensemble performance. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Music students perform Estampas Guitar Ensemble at Zingg Recital Hall

Hannah Yeager // May 13, 2018

Guitar students at Chico State performed a mix of different guitar pieces both as solos and in groups at the Zingg Recital Hall on Friday.The pieces performed had a combination of rhythmic, upbeat, slow...

Luke Davies reads his poetry during a writer's voice session in Zingg Recital Hall

Writer’s Voice showcases authors and established writers

Hannah Yeager and Nicole Henson // March 27, 2018

Heavy writing courses in the English department at Chico State have provided hands-on resources and projects for their students. Ranging from a literary magazine class to in-class workshops, students are...

Chico State's "The Off-Broadways" group mid performance. Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

Do you hear a showtune?

Carin Dorghalli // November 8, 2016

Songs from Broadway's "Golden Age" were performed by Chico State's "The Off-Broadways" group in the brand new Zingg Recital Hall on Nov. 6. Many of the students featured have also worked on other school...

Behind the art: 'Visual Metrics' Prints and Poetry

Behind the art: ‘Visual Metrics’ Prints and Poetry

Elias Denny // September 19, 2016

"Visual Metrics" Print and Poetry is an art exhibit currently being displayed at the Janet Turner Print Museum. The exhibition talk occurred on Thursday Sept. 15, at the Zingg Recital Hall, Arts and Humanities...

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